Clayton Harvest Festival

Name: Clayton Harvest Festival
Address: Clayton, NC, US
Telephone: +19195536352
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Join us at CCOC's 75th annual Clayton Harvest Festival, brought to you by Nancy Jo's Homemade! Vendors, Music, Performances, Food, Rides!

Since 1951, this four-day event now attracts over 30,000 attendees with carnival rides, car shows, a Latin American Festival, vendors, and more. Fun for the entire family!

09/10/2026

Explore Downtown Clayton, NC during the Clayton Harvest Festival!🍂🛍

Happening on Main St. in downtown Clayton, the Clayton Harvest Festival brings over 30,000 attendees across its four days of fall celebrations.🍁

While you're in town, be sure to check out the Main St. businesses participating in this year's festival! You can see our full list of registered businesses here and at claytonharvestfestival.com.⛅🎃

Thanks to Main St. business Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton for being this year's title sponsor of the Clayton Harvest Festival!👏⭐

09/09/2026

🚨A quick reminder to all of our vendors and community members: vendor registration for the Clayton Harvest Festival is officially closed.🚨

If you receive a message, email, phone call, or other communication from someone asking for money, payment, or additional fees related to the Harvest Festival, please be cautious! ⚠️ It is NOT the Clayton Chamber of Commerce.

Unfortunately, scammers are out there and may try to make it seem like they are affiliated with the festival or the Chamber.

If you’re ever unsure about a message you receive, please reach out to us directly before sending any payment. Email [email protected] or call 919-553-6352.

Thank you for helping us keep our vendors and community safe! 🍂🎃

08/31/2026

🚘🔥 Calling all car lovers!

Get ready to admire some impressive rides at the Clayton Harvest Festival Car Show! Whether you’re into classic cruisers, muscle cars or unique custom builds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.👏

Come see the cars, soak up the festival atmosphere and celebrate 75 years of the Clayton Harvest Festival! 🎉

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Downtown Clayton
🔗Register your car TODAY at claytonharvestfestival.com/car-show

The Clayton Harvest Festival is presented by Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton, and the Car Show is presented by Lee Hyundai of Clayton!🍁🍂

08/27/2026

Little entrepreneurs, big fun!🎨🛍️

Family Night at the Clayton Harvest Festival is bringing Kids Markets to the party! Shop from an entrepreneur market entirely run by kids and support their small business dreams!

Bring the whole crew and make Family Night one to remember! 🎉
📅 October 23, 2026
🕘 6pm-9pm
📍 Downtown Clayton

Interested in registering a booth for your child? Visit https://kidsmarkets.com/markets/clayton-2 to apply!👏

08/25/2026

Save the date!📅🎉
Clayton's Latin American Festival is coming soon. Get ready for live music, delicious food, and a celebration of culture and community.

📍WHERE: Downtown Clayton
📅WHEN: October 25, 2026
Thanks Compare Foods of Clayton for being this year's presenting sponsor!👏

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¡Reserva la fecha! 📅🎉
El Festival Latinoamericano de Clayton llega pronto. Prepárate para disfrutar de música en vivo, comida deliciosa y una celebración de la cultura y la comunidad.

📍 DÓNDE: Centro de Clayton
📅 CUÁNDO: 25 de octubre de 2026
¡Gracias Compare Foods of Clayton por ser el patrocinador principal de este año! 👏

08/21/2026

Time for one more history lesson!🍁

In 1986 the Clayton Chamber of Commerce renamed the Soybean Festival into the Clayton Harvest Festival! Check out the schedule of events from the very first Harvest Festival, featured in a special edition of the Clayton News Star:

🎃Old Fashioned Harvest Parade
🐖Pig Picking
🎶Live Music
🎡Carnival Games
🛍Craft Booths

The Clayton Harvest Festival may have changed over time, but its mission has always remained the same: to showcase what makes Clayton an amazing place to live, work, and play. We're honored to be an affordable alternative for family fun, and we're excited to see you later this year!🍂🍁🌻

Come out and see us on October 22-25 for the 75th annual Clayton Harvest Festival, presented by Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton!🎉

Photos courtesy of Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library.

08/18/2026

Let's take another trip back in time...👀⏳

In 1972 Clayton hosted its first ever Soybean Festival! As agricultural focus changed, so did the name of Clayton's favorite fall tradition. 🍁🍂

Activities featured at the Soybean Festival included a costume contest, pet parade, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, as well as live music and the continued tradition of a beauty pageant. 🎶👑

Do you remember attending the Soybean Festival? Tell us your favorite memories in the comments!💬👇

And be sure to attend the 75th annual Clayton Harvest Festival, presented by Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton, on October 22-25 in Downtown Clayton, NC!🎉

Photos courtesy of the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library.

08/15/2026

What did Clayton look like 75 years ago?🍂🍁

The Clayton Harvest Festival used to look a little different.👀 Seventy-five years ago, Clayton hosted its first ever Cotton Festival! Festivities included a parade with floats from local businesses, a pageant and talent show, and a Cotton Festival Ball held at Clayton High School.🌻🎉

Beginning in 1951, this festival gave Clayton statewide recognition and brought thousands of people to our beautiful town. The Clayton Merchant's Association (now known as the Clayton Chamber of Commerce) started the festival to act as an economic driver and community tradition that last to this day!🎃⛅

Join us on October 22-25 to witness history in the making as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Clayton Harvest Festival, presented by Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton!🎆

Photos courtesy of Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library.

08/13/2026

Throwback Thursday!📸🍁

We're looking back at some of our favorite moments from last year's Clayton Harvest Festival! From the food and live entertainment to the vendors, family fun and everything in between, there was so much to celebrate. 🎃⛅

What's YOUR favorite part of the Clayton Harvest Festival? Let us know in the comments!👇💬

And be sure to join us on October 22-25 for the 75th annual Clayton Harvest Festival, brought to you by Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton!🍂

Clayton Harvest Festival: Presented By Nancy Jo's Homemade!

08/09/2026

Get ready for a rockin' good time!🎸🎶

Join us at the Clayton Harvest Festival for our outstanding lineup of performers! Featuring local and nationally recognized artists, we're excited to bring the fun to this year's festival.🍂🎃

🎵Kason Lambert .lambert
🎸Rebel Souls
🎤Julia Golden
🎶Wade Hill
🎻Aaron Hamm and the Big River Band

📅WHEN: Saturday October 24, 2026
📍WHERE: Town Square, Clayton
🍁For more information, visit claytonharvestfestival.com!

⭐Thanks to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton
Entertainment Stage Sponsor: Pulte Homes

Address

Clayton, NC

Telephone

+19195536352

Website

https://www.claytonharvestfestival.com/

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